PatchTheCVECVE-2017-11579: In the most recent firmware for Blipcare, the device provides an open Wireless network called "Blip" for commu
CVE-2017-11579 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting wi-fi blood pressure monitor firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the most recent firmware for Blipcare, the device provides an open Wireless network called "Blip" for communicating with the device. The user connects to this open Wireless network and uses the web management interface of the device to provide the user's Wi-Fi credentials so that the device can connect to it and have Internet access. This device acts as a Wireless Blood pressure monitor and is used to measure blood pressure levels of a person.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-254 |
| Published | 2019-07-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-11579?
wi-fi blood pressure monitor firmware: upgrade to newer than bp700_10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-11579 being exploited?
CVE-2017-11579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-11579 affect?
CVE-2017-11579 affects wi-fi blood pressure monitor firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). In the most recent firmware for Blipcare, the device provides an open Wireless network called "Blip" for communicating with the device. The user connects to this open Wireless network and uses the web management interface of the device to p
How urgent is CVE-2017-11579?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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